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Often a weight loss wild card, your metabolism can greatly affect how your body puts on or sheds weight. Through these simple steps, you may be able to boost yours.
Foods That Keep Metabolism Burning at Max Efficiency

If you struggle with tummy trouble, a few simple diet improvements can stre...

If you struggle with tummy trouble, a few simple diet improvements can strengthen and sooth your gut. Increasing your fiber intake is a great place to start. Here are three ways to add more to your diet.
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“Don’t eat less than 1200 calories.” “Eating too few calories will slow met...

“Don’t eat less than 1200 calories.” “Eating too few calories will slow metabolism.” We’ve heard this diet advice for years, including from Cooking Light’s dietitians. Yet, short-term fasts where calories are cut as low as 500 calories are increasingly popular. New research suggest they may actually speed up metabolism. So, what’s the real story on fasting and metabolism?